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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.11, 827.06 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.11, 827.06 and 332.79 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.11 : 827.06 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.11/827.06 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.11x = 827.06 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.11x = 275,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,238.01/552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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