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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.37, 823.24 and 366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.37, 823.24 and 366.10 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.37 : 823.24 = 366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.37/823.24 = 366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.37x = 823.24 × 366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.37x = 301,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,388.16/549.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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