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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.37, 824.06 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.37, 824.06 and 394.86 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.37 : 824.06 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.37/824.06 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.37x = 824.06 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.37x = 325,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,388.33/549.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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