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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.99, 826.72 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.99, 826.72 and 332.07 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.99 : 826.72 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.99/826.72 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.99x = 826.72 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.99x = 274,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,528.91/550.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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