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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 824.34 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 824.34 and 333.30 is: 498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 824.34 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/824.34 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 824.34 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 274,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,752.52/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.48

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