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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.85, 758.79 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.85, 758.79 and 301.17 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.85 : 758.79 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.85/758.79 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.85x = 758.79 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.85x = 228,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,524.65/549.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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