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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.37, 827.33 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.37, 827.33 and 335.49 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.37 : 827.33 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.37/827.33 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.37x = 827.33 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.37x = 277,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,560.94/552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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