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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.40, 823.02 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.40, 823.02 and 332.44 is: 498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.40 : 823.02 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.40/823.02 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.40x = 823.02 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.40x = 273,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,604.77/549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.01

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