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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.97, 759.03 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.97, 759.03 and 340.11 is: 469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.97 : 759.03 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.97/759.03 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.97x = 759.03 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.97x = 258,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,153.69/549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.40

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