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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 823.87 and 275.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 823.87 and 275.37 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 823.87 = 275.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/823.87 = 275.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 823.87 × 275.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 226,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,866.34/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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