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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.16, 823.74 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.16, 823.74 and 321 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.16 : 823.74 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.16/823.74 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.16x = 823.74 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.16x = 264,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,420.54/549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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