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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.21, 827.22 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.21, 827.22 and 332.89 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.21 : 827.22 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.21/827.22 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.21x = 827.22 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.21x = 275,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,377.39/552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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