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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.98, 759.03 and 313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.98, 759.03 and 313.97 is: 433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.98 : 759.03 = 313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.98/759.03 = 313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.98x = 759.03 × 313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.98x = 238,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,308.94/549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.30

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