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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 829.44 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 829.44 and 336.48 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 829.44 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/829.44 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 829.44 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 279,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,089.97/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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