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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 828.03 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 828.03 and 336.02 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 828.03 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/828.03 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 828.03 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 278,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,234.64/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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