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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 826.48 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 826.48 and 335.84 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 826.48 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/826.48 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 826.48 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 277,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,565.04/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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