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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.66, 823.41 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.66, 823.41 and 261.30 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.66 : 823.41 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.66/823.41 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.66x = 823.41 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.66x = 215,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,157.03/549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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