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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.70, 823.44 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.70, 823.44 and 376.48 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.70 : 823.44 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.70/823.44 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.70x = 823.44 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.70x = 310,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,008.69/549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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