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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 827.01 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 827.01 and 335.46 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 827.01 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/827.01 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 827.01 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 277,428.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,428.77/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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