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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 826.68 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 826.68 and 331.84 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 826.68 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/826.68 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 826.68 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 274,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,325.49/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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