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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.91, 825.45 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.91, 825.45 and 334.04 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.91 : 825.45 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.91/825.45 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.91x = 825.45 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.91x = 275,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,733.32/550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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