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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.43, 824.50 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.43, 824.50 and 330.36 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.43 : 824.50 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.43/824.50 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.43x = 824.50 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.43x = 272,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,377.28/550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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