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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 827.28 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 827.28 and 332.28 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 827.28 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/827.28 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 827.28 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 274,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,888.60/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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