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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.74, 823.88 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.74, 823.88 and 260.66 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.74 : 823.88 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.74/823.88 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.74x = 823.88 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.74x = 214,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,752.56/549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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