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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 830.76 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 830.76 and 336.99 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 830.76 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/830.76 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 830.76 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 279,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,957.81/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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