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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 823.78 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 823.78 and 318.25 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 823.78 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/823.78 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 823.78 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 262,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,167.99/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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