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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 828.03 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 828.03 and 335.75 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 828.03 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/828.03 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 828.03 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 278,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,011.07/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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