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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.75, 829.70 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.75, 829.70 and 333.90 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.75 : 829.70 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.75/829.70 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.75x = 829.70 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.75x = 277,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,036.41/552.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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