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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 831.24 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 831.24 and 334.88 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 831.24 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/831.24 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 831.24 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 278,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,367.73/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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