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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 830.88 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 830.88 and 337.92 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 830.88 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/830.88 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 830.88 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 280,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,770.97/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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