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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.84, 825.84 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.84, 825.84 and 334.36 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.84 : 825.84 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.84/825.84 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.84x = 825.84 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.84x = 276,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,127.86/550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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