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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.79, 823.92 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.79, 823.92 and 256.97 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.79 : 823.92 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.79/823.92 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.79x = 823.92 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.79x = 211,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,724.14/549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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