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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.47, 830.25 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.47, 830.25 and 338.41 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.47 : 830.25 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.47/830.25 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.47x = 830.25 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.47x = 280,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,965.94/553.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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