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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 826.95 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 826.95 and 335.04 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 826.95 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/826.95 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 826.95 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 277,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,061.33/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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