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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.91, 823.34 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.91, 823.34 and 376.21 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.91 : 823.34 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.91/823.34 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.91x = 823.34 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.91x = 309,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,746.86/549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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