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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.20, 822.56 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.20, 822.56 and 366.08 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.20 : 822.56 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.20/822.56 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.20x = 822.56 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.20x = 301,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,122.76/549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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