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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.39, 822.63 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.39, 822.63 and 375.63 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.39 : 822.63 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.39/822.63 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.39x = 822.63 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.39x = 309,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,004.51/549.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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