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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 828.83 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 828.83 and 333.06 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 828.83 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/828.83 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 828.83 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 276,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,050.12/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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