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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 831.66 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 831.66 and 335.29 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 831.66 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/831.66 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 831.66 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 278,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,847.28/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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