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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.65, 824.48 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.65, 824.48 and 184.44 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.65 : 824.48 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.65/824.48 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.65x = 824.48 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.65x = 152,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,070.99/549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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