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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 827.92 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 827.92 and 335.06 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 827.92 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/827.92 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 827.92 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 277,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,402.88/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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