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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 824.76 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 824.76 and 333.84 is: 499.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 824.76 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/824.76 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 824.76 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 275,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,337.88/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.78

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