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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.93, 829.64 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.93, 829.64 and 333.62 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.93 : 829.64 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.93/829.64 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.93x = 829.64 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.93x = 276,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,784.29/552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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