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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.53, 827.47 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.53, 827.47 and 332.40 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.53 : 827.47 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.53/827.47 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.53x = 827.47 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.53x = 275,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,051.03/551.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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