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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.30, 823.28 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.30, 823.28 and 256.72 is: 384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.30 : 823.28 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.30/823.28 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.30x = 823.28 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.30x = 211,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,352.44/549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.77

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