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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 825.30 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 825.30 and 333.84 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 825.30 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/825.30 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 825.30 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 275,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,518.15/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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