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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 826.38 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 826.38 and 334.94 is: 501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 826.38 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/826.38 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 826.38 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 276,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,783.59/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.41

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