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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.24, 825.94 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.24, 825.94 and 334.16 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.24 : 825.94 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.24/825.94 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.24x = 825.94 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.24x = 275,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,996.11/551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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