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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 821.40 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 821.40 and 410.76 is: 614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 821.40 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/821.40 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 821.40 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 337,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,398.26/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.30

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