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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 828.22 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 828.22 and 336.88 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 828.22 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/828.22 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 828.22 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 279,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,010.75/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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