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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.23, 822.95 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.23, 822.95 and 332.15 is: 497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.23 : 822.95 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.23/822.95 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.23x = 822.95 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.23x = 273,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,341.18/549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.68

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