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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.02, 827.70 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.02, 827.70 and 334.72 is: 502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.02 : 827.70 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.02/827.70 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.02x = 827.70 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.02x = 277,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,047.74/551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.79

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