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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.94, 759.12 and 353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.94, 759.12 and 353.98 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.94 : 759.12 = 353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.94/759.12 = 353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.94x = 759.12 × 353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.94x = 268,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,713.30/549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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