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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 830.35 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 830.35 and 334.10 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 830.35 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/830.35 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 830.35 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 277,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,419.94/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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