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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.79, 824.78 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.79, 824.78 and 261.13 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.79 : 824.78 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.79/824.78 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.79x = 824.78 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.79x = 215,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,373.50/549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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