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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.97, 758.94 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.97, 758.94 and 301.30 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.97 : 758.94 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.97/758.94 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.97x = 758.94 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.97x = 228,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,664.83/549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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