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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 827.28 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 827.28 and 335.52 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 827.28 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/827.28 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 827.28 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 277,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,568.99/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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