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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.74, 823.99 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.74, 823.99 and 276.06 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.74 : 823.99 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.74/823.99 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.74x = 823.99 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.74x = 227,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,470.68/549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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