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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.30, 823.78 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.30, 823.78 and 375.92 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.30 : 823.78 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.30/823.78 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.30x = 823.78 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.30x = 309,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,675.38/549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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