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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.72, 825.18 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.72, 825.18 and 330.84 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.72 : 825.18 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.72/825.18 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.72x = 825.18 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.72x = 273,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,002.55/549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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