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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.13, 823.29 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.13, 823.29 and 240.82 is: 361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.13 : 823.29 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.13/823.29 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.13x = 823.29 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.13x = 198,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,264.70/549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.05

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