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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.51, 825.78 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.51, 825.78 and 335.46 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.51 : 825.78 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.51/825.78 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.51x = 825.78 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.51x = 277,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,013.98/550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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