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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.42, 823.95 and 354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.42, 823.95 and 354.63 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.42 : 823.95 = 354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.42/823.95 = 354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.42x = 823.95 × 354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.42x = 292,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,197.39/549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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