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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 825.12 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 825.12 and 334.10 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 825.12 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/825.12 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 825.12 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 275,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,672.59/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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