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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.83, 829.83 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.83, 829.83 and 337.02 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.83 : 829.83 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.83/829.83 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.83x = 829.83 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.83x = 279,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,669.31/553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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