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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.78, 758.70 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.78, 758.70 and 301.11 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.78 : 758.70 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.78/758.70 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.78x = 758.70 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.78x = 228,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,452.16/549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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