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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.35, 825.32 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.35, 825.32 and 354.72 is: 532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.35 : 825.32 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.35/825.32 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.35x = 825.32 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.35x = 292,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,757.51/549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.92

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