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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.18, 823.72 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.18, 823.72 and 256.56 is: 384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.18 : 823.72 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.18/823.72 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.18x = 823.72 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.18x = 211,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,333.60/549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.82

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