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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.57, 822.74 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.57, 822.74 and 332.49 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.57 : 822.74 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.57/822.74 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.57x = 822.74 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.57x = 273,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,551.16/549.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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