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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.74, 825.78 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.74, 825.78 and 334.25 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.74 : 825.78 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.74/825.78 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.74x = 825.78 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.74x = 276,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,016.97/551.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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