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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 826.64 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 826.64 and 335.02 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 826.64 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/826.64 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 826.64 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 276,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,940.93/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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