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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 758.49 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 758.49 and 339.95 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 758.49 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/758.49 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 758.49 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 257,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,845.99/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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