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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.64, 828.78 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.64, 828.78 and 336.52 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.64 : 828.78 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.64/828.78 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.64x = 828.78 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.64x = 278,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,901.05/553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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