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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.68, 823.70 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.68, 823.70 and 367.02 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.68 : 823.70 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.68/823.70 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.68x = 823.70 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.68x = 302,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,314.37/549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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