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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 828.15 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 828.15 and 335.24 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 828.15 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/828.15 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 828.15 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 277,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,623.19/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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