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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 821.82 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 821.82 and 329.06 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 821.82 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/821.82 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 821.82 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 270,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,428.09/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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