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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.23, 822.59 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.23, 822.59 and 356.27 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.23 : 822.59 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.23/822.59 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.23x = 822.59 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.23x = 293,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,062.36/549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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