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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.47, 825.86 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.47, 825.86 and 358.31 is: 538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.47 : 825.86 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.47/825.86 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.47x = 825.86 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.47x = 295,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,913.90/549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.54

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