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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.92, 825.20 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.92, 825.20 and 379.68 is: 569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.92 : 825.20 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.92/825.20 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.92x = 825.20 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.92x = 313,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,311.94/549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.74

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