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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.09, 823.77 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.09, 823.77 and 252.63 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.09 : 823.77 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.09/823.77 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.09x = 823.77 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.09x = 208,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,109.02/549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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