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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 828.30 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 828.30 and 335.84 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 828.30 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/828.30 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 828.30 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 278,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,176.27/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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