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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 827.16 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 827.16 and 335.68 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 827.16 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/827.16 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 827.16 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 277,661.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,661.07/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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