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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 827.82 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 827.82 and 335.34 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 827.82 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/827.82 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 827.82 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 277,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,601.16/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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