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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 827.33 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 827.33 and 332.06 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 827.33 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/827.33 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 827.33 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 274,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,717.40/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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