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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 828.24 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 828.24 and 335.04 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 828.24 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/828.24 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 828.24 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 277,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,493.53/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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