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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.84, 826.44 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.84, 826.44 and 334.48 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.84 : 826.44 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.84/826.44 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.84x = 826.44 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.84x = 276,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,427.65/550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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