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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.97, 824.63 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.97, 824.63 and 376.83 is: 565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.97 : 824.63 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.97/824.63 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.97x = 824.63 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.97x = 310,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,743.44/549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.02

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