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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 823.68 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 823.68 and 256.56 is: 384.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 823.68 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/823.68 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 823.68 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 211,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,323.34/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.87

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