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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 824.26 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 824.26 and 395.24 is: 593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 824.26 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/824.26 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 824.26 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 325,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,780.52/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.26

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