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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.75, 823.65 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.75, 823.65 and 354.30 is: 530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.75 : 823.65 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.75/823.65 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.75x = 823.65 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.75x = 291,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,819.20/549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.82

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