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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.96, 823.80 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.96, 823.80 and 329.90 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.96 : 823.80 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.96/823.80 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.96x = 823.80 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.96x = 271,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,767.50/549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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