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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.68, 822.88 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.68, 822.88 and 332.60 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.68 : 822.88 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.68/822.88 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.68x = 822.88 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.68x = 273,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,689.89/549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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