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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.47, 827.75 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.47, 827.75 and 335.58 is: 502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.47 : 827.75 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.47/827.75 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.47x = 827.75 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.47x = 277,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,774.67/552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.79

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