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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 826.92 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 826.92 and 277.28 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 826.92 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/826.92 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 826.92 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 229,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,288.38/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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