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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.99, 758.96 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.99, 758.96 and 301.31 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.99 : 758.96 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.99/758.96 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.99x = 758.96 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.99x = 228,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,684.74/549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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