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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.26, 823.74 and 375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.26, 823.74 and 375.91 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.26 : 823.74 = 375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.26/823.74 = 375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.26x = 823.74 × 375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.26x = 309,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,648.63/549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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