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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 823.78 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 823.78 and 332.92 is: 498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 823.78 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/823.78 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 823.78 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 274,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,252.84/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.79

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