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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.91, 825.38 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.91, 825.38 and 290.21 is: 435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.91 : 825.38 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.91/825.38 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.91x = 825.38 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.91x = 239,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,533.53/549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.59

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