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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.57, 823.97 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.57, 823.97 and 275.48 is: 413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.57 : 823.97 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.57/823.97 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.57x = 823.97 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.57x = 226,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,984.60/549.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.02

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