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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 830.01 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 830.01 and 333.83 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 830.01 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/830.01 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 830.01 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 277,078.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,078.09/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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