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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.03, 823.76 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.03, 823.76 and 240.93 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.03 : 823.76 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.03/823.76 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.03x = 823.76 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.03x = 198,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,469.10/549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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