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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.70, 823.23 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.70, 823.23 and 375.75 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.70 : 823.23 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.70/823.23 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.70x = 823.23 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.70x = 309,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,328.67/549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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