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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.66, 822.96 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.66, 822.96 and 375.96 is: 562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.66 : 822.96 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.66/822.96 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.66x = 822.96 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.66x = 309,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,400.04/549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.89

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