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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 830.24 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 830.24 and 336.69 is: 504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 830.24 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/830.24 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 830.24 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 279,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,529.35/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.04

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