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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 827.13 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 827.13 and 335.47 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 827.13 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/827.13 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 827.13 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 277,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,473.17/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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