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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.48, 830.94 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.48, 830.94 and 337.48 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.48 : 830.94 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.48/830.94 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.48x = 830.94 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.48x = 280,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,425.63/553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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