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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.25, 828.75 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.25, 828.75 and 333.74 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.25 : 828.75 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.25/828.75 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.25x = 828.75 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.25x = 276,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,589.10/553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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