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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.89, 758.92 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.89, 758.92 and 353.97 is: 488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.89 : 758.92 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.89/758.92 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.89x = 758.92 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.89x = 268,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,634.69/549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.53

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