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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.45, 825.97 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.45, 825.97 and 331.14 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.45 : 825.97 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.45/825.97 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.45x = 825.97 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.45x = 273,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,511.71/550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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