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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.82, 824.28 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.82, 824.28 and 289.72 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.82 : 824.28 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.82/824.28 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.82x = 824.28 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.82x = 238,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,810.40/549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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