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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 823.65 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 823.65 and 332.64 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 823.65 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/823.65 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 823.65 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 273,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,978.94/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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