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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 825.29 and 331.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 825.29 and 331.21 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 825.29 = 331.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/825.29 = 331.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 825.29 × 331.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 273,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,344.92/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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