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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.33, 828.84 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.33, 828.84 and 501.09 is: 751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.33 : 828.84 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.33/828.84 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.33x = 828.84 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.33x = 415,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,323.44/552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.95

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