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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 826.40 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 826.40 and 335.88 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 826.40 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/826.40 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 826.40 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 277,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,572.07/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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