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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.77, 825.12 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.77, 825.12 and 367.38 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.77 : 825.12 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.77/825.12 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.77x = 825.12 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.77x = 303,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,132.59/549.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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