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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.64, 829.65 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.64, 829.65 and 336.70 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.64 : 829.65 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.64/829.65 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.64x = 829.65 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.64x = 279,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,339.01/553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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