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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.73, 828.19 and 335.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.73, 828.19 and 335.65 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.73 : 828.19 = 335.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.73/828.19 = 335.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.73x = 828.19 × 335.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.73x = 277,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,981.97/552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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