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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 827.82 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 827.82 and 335.48 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 827.82 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/827.82 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 827.82 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 277,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,712.91/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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