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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 826.48 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 826.48 and 369.15 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 826.48 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/826.48 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 826.48 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 305,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,095.09/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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