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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 828.13 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 828.13 and 335.85 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 828.13 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/828.13 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 828.13 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 278,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,127.46/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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