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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.99, 824.26 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.99, 824.26 and 329.91 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.99 : 824.26 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.99/824.26 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.99x = 824.26 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.99x = 271,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,931.62/549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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