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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 825.26 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 825.26 and 334.18 is: 500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 825.26 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/825.26 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 825.26 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 275,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,784.16/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.28

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