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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.52, 825.98 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.52, 825.98 and 368.08 is: 553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.52 : 825.98 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.52/825.98 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.52x = 825.98 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.52x = 304,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,028.78/549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.26

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