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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.74, 822.78 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.74, 822.78 and 332.25 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.74 : 822.78 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.74/822.78 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.74x = 822.78 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.74x = 273,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,368.66/549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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