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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.32, 823.64 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.32, 823.64 and 261 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.32 : 823.64 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.32/823.64 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.32x = 823.64 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.32x = 214,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,970.04/549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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