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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 828.06 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 828.06 and 333.04 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 828.06 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/828.06 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 828.06 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 275,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,777.10/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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