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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.12, 824.54 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.12, 824.54 and 333.84 is: 500.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.12 : 824.54 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.12/824.54 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.12x = 824.54 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.12x = 275,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,264.43/550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.37

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