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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.95, 823.73 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.95, 823.73 and 275.56 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.95 : 823.73 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.95/823.73 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.95x = 823.73 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.95x = 226,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,986.69/549.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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