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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.11, 826.10 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.11, 826.10 and 332.83 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.11 : 826.10 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.11/826.10 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.11x = 826.10 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.11x = 274,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,945.07/552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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