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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.64, 825.42 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.64, 825.42 and 293.32 is: 440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.64 : 825.42 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.64/825.42 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.64x = 825.42 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.64x = 242,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,112.19/549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.49

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