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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.94, 823.71 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.94, 823.71 and 332.07 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.94 : 823.71 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.94/823.71 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.94x = 823.71 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.94x = 273,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,529.38/548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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