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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 826.96 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 826.96 and 500.32 is: 749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 826.96 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/826.96 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 826.96 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 413,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,744.63/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.65

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