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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 823.90 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 823.90 and 256.74 is: 385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 823.90 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/823.90 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 823.90 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 211,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,528.09/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.13

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