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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.76, 822.51 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.76, 822.51 and 396.04 is: 592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.76 : 822.51 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.76/822.51 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.76x = 822.51 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.76x = 325,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,746.86/549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.53

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