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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.60, 826.80 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.60, 826.80 and 335.32 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.60 : 826.80 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.60/826.80 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.60x = 826.80 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.60x = 277,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,242.58/551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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