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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 826.92 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 826.92 and 336.30 is: 504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 826.92 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/826.92 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 826.92 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 278,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,093.20/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.34

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