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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.98, 824.07 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.98, 824.07 and 332.90 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.98 : 824.07 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.98/824.07 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.98x = 824.07 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.98x = 274,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,332.90/549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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