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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.91, 831.15 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.91, 831.15 and 334.58 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.91 : 831.15 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.91/831.15 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.91x = 831.15 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.91x = 278,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,082.01/553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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