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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 829.83 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 829.83 and 333.93 is: 500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 829.83 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/829.83 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 829.83 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 277,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,105.13/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.18

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