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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 824.70 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 824.70 and 333.54 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 824.70 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/824.70 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 824.70 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 275,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,070.44/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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