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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 829.74 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 829.74 and 336.35 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 829.74 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/829.74 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 829.74 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 279,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,086.38/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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