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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 828.29 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 828.29 and 333.21 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 828.29 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/828.29 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 828.29 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 275,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,994.51/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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