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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.89, 823.47 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.89, 823.47 and 276.11 is: 413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.89 : 823.47 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.89/823.47 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.89x = 823.47 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.89x = 227,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,366.24/549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.48

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