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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.16, 823.74 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.16, 823.74 and 207.08 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.16 : 823.74 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.16/823.74 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.16x = 823.74 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.16x = 170,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,580.08/549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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