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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.96, 823.85 and 289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.96, 823.85 and 289.57 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.96 : 823.85 = 289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.96/823.85 = 289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.96x = 823.85 × 289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.96x = 238,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,560.91/549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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