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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.68, 824.52 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.68, 824.52 and 293.12 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.68 : 824.52 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.68/824.52 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.68x = 824.52 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.68x = 241,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,683.30/549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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