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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.41, 824.21 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.41, 824.21 and 275.51 is: 413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.41 : 824.21 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.41/824.21 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.41x = 824.21 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.41x = 227,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,078.10/549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.31

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