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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.19, 823.82 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.19, 823.82 and 241.05 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.19 : 823.82 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.19/823.82 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.19x = 823.82 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.19x = 198,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,581.81/549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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