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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.88, 825.18 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.88, 825.18 and 261.34 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.88 : 825.18 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.88/825.18 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.88x = 825.18 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.88x = 215,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,652.54/549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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