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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.90, 823.77 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.90, 823.77 and 332.94 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.90 : 823.77 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.90/823.77 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.90x = 823.77 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.90x = 274,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,265.98/549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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