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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.99, 823.47 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.99, 823.47 and 387.59 is: 580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.99 : 823.47 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.99/823.47 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.99x = 823.47 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.99x = 319,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,163.17/549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.31

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