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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.24, 826.88 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.24, 826.88 and 334.52 is: 501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.24 : 826.88 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.24/826.88 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.24x = 826.88 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.24x = 276,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,607.90/551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.79

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