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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.62, 824.88 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.62, 824.88 and 375.86 is: 564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.62 : 824.88 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.62/824.88 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.62x = 824.88 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.62x = 310,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,039.40/549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.10

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