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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 823.77 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549, 823.77 and 375.66 is: 563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 823.77 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/823.77 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 823.77 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 309,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,457.44/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.67

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