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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.92, 823.76 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.92, 823.76 and 367.40 is: 550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.92 : 823.76 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.92/823.76 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.92x = 823.76 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.92x = 302,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,647.59/549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.35

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