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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 828.40 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 828.40 and 335.86 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 828.40 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/828.40 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 828.40 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 278,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,226.42/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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