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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 826.92 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 826.92 and 334.74 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 826.92 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/826.92 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 826.92 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 276,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,803.20/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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