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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.16, 822.78 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.16, 822.78 and 386.08 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.16 : 822.78 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.16/822.78 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.16x = 822.78 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.16x = 317,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,658.90/549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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