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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 828.56 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 828.56 and 335.84 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 828.56 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/828.56 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 828.56 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 278,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,263.59/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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