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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.74, 822.92 and 384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.74, 822.92 and 384.77 is: 575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.74 : 822.92 = 384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.74/822.92 = 384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.74x = 822.92 × 384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.74x = 316,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,628.89/549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.97

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