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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 826.53 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 826.53 and 334.75 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 826.53 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/826.53 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 826.53 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 276,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,680.92/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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