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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 825.25 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 825.25 and 329.80 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 825.25 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/825.25 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 825.25 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 272,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,167.45/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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