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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 824.76 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 824.76 and 333.96 is: 500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 824.76 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/824.76 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 824.76 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 275,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,436.85/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.18

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