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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 827.46 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 827.46 and 292.08 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 827.46 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/827.46 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 827.46 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 241,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,684.52/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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