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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 822.24 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549, 822.24 and 405.36 is: 607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 822.24 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/822.24 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 822.24 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 333,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,303.21/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.11

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