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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.34, 821.98 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.34, 821.98 and 330.08 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.34 : 821.98 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.34/821.98 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.34x = 821.98 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.34x = 271,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,319.16/549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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