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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.45, 823.33 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.45, 823.33 and 366.19 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.45 : 823.33 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.45/823.33 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.45x = 823.33 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.45x = 301,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,495.21/549.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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