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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 824.52 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 824.52 and 275.92 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 824.52 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/824.52 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 824.52 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 227,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,501.56/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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