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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.47, 829.59 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.47, 829.59 and 334.29 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.47 : 829.59 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.47/829.59 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.47x = 829.59 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.47x = 277,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,319.49/554.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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