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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 827.10 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 827.10 and 335.40 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 827.10 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/827.10 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 827.10 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 277,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,409.34/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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