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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 827.40 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 827.40 and 335.52 is: 502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 827.40 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/827.40 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 827.40 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 277,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,609.25/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.70

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