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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.79, 758.67 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.79, 758.67 and 301.06 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.79 : 758.67 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.79/758.67 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.79x = 758.67 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.79x = 228,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,403.29/549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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