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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.05, 825 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.05, 825 and 333.51 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.05 : 825 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.05/825 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.05x = 825 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.05x = 275,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,145.75/550.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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