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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.95, 758.93 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.95, 758.93 and 301.29 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.95 : 758.93 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.95/758.93 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.95x = 758.93 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.95x = 228,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,654.80/549.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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