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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.41, 822.48 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.41, 822.48 and 288.78 is: 432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.41 : 822.48 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.41/822.48 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.41x = 822.48 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.41x = 237,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,515.77/549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.31

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