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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.99, 758.91 and 353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.99, 758.91 and 353.46 is: 487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.99 : 758.91 = 353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.99/758.91 = 353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.99x = 758.91 × 353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.99x = 268,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,248.50/549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.73

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