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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 831.69 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 831.69 and 335.32 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 831.69 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/831.69 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 831.69 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 278,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,882.40/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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