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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.34, 824.06 and 331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.34, 824.06 and 331.45 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.34 : 824.06 = 331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.34/824.06 = 331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.34x = 824.06 × 331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.34x = 273,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,134.69/549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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