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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.35, 828.63 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.35, 828.63 and 335.47 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.35 : 828.63 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.35/828.63 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.35x = 828.63 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.35x = 277,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,980.28/552.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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