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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.60, 823.68 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.60, 823.68 and 366.72 is: 549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.60 : 823.68 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.60/823.68 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.60x = 823.68 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.60x = 302,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,059.93/549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.60

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