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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.53, 825.97 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.53, 825.97 and 331.40 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.53 : 825.97 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.53/825.97 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.53x = 825.97 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.53x = 273,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,721.50/550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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