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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.76, 829.44 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.76, 829.44 and 336.80 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.76 : 829.44 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.76/829.44 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.76x = 829.44 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.76x = 279,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,355.39/553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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