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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.06, 823.84 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.06, 823.84 and 275.35 is: 413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.06 : 823.84 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.06/823.84 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.06x = 823.84 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.06x = 226,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,842.97/549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.15

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