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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 825.84 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 825.84 and 331.96 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 825.84 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/825.84 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 825.84 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 274,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,145.85/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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