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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.18, 822.56 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.18, 822.56 and 375.44 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.18 : 822.56 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.18/822.56 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.18x = 822.56 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.18x = 308,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,815.94/549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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