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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.99, 759.06 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.99, 759.06 and 354.07 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.99 : 759.06 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.99/759.06 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.99x = 759.06 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.99x = 268,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,762.27/549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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