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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.36, 824.58 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.36, 824.58 and 375.48 is: 563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.36 : 824.58 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.36/824.58 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.36x = 824.58 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.36x = 309,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,613.30/549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.59

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