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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.29, 823.64 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.29, 823.64 and 333.02 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.29 : 823.64 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.29/823.64 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.29x = 823.64 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.29x = 274,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,288.99/549.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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