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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 827.06 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 827.06 and 334.84 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 827.06 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/827.06 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 827.06 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 276,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,932.77/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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