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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.63, 825.79 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.63, 825.79 and 354.73 is: 532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.63 : 825.79 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.63/825.79 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.63x = 825.79 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.63x = 292,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,932.49/549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.96

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