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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.76, 823.66 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.76, 823.66 and 376.16 is: 563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.76 : 823.66 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.76/823.66 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.76x = 823.66 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.76x = 309,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,827.95/549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.57

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