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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.23, 823.85 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.23, 823.85 and 376.34 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.23 : 823.85 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.23/823.85 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.23x = 823.85 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.23x = 310,045.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,045.83/549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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