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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 825.64 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 825.64 and 332.54 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 825.64 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/825.64 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 825.64 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 274,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,556.46/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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