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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 826.57 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 826.57 and 332.04 is: 497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 826.57 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/826.57 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 826.57 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 274,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,448.51/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.28

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