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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 824.28 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 824.28 and 333.52 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 824.28 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/824.28 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 824.28 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 274,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,913.87/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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