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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 829.08 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 829.08 and 336.96 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 829.08 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/829.08 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 829.08 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 279,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,366.80/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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