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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 827.82 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 827.82 and 335.40 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 827.82 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/827.82 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 827.82 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 277,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,650.83/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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