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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 823.68 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 823.68 and 357.12 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 823.68 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/823.68 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 823.68 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 294,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,152.60/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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