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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 822.72 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 822.72 and 332.88 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 822.72 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/822.72 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 822.72 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 273,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,867.03/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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