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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.23, 822.74 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.23, 822.74 and 271.15 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.23 : 822.74 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.23/822.74 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.23x = 822.74 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.23x = 223,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,082.54/549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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