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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 827.72 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 827.72 and 335.90 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 827.72 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/827.72 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 827.72 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 278,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,031.15/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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