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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.07, 823.49 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.07, 823.49 and 332.99 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.07 : 823.49 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.07/823.49 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.07x = 823.49 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.07x = 274,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,212.27/550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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