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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.59, 824.51 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.59, 824.51 and 387.59 is: 581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.59 : 824.51 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.59/824.51 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.59x = 824.51 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.59x = 319,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,571.83/549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.47

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