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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.07, 823.43 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.07, 823.43 and 183.77 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.07 : 823.43 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.07/823.43 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.07x = 823.43 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.07x = 151,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,324.25/549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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