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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.19, 825.39 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.19, 825.39 and 333.32 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.19 : 825.39 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.19/825.39 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.19x = 825.39 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.19x = 275,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,114.87/550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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