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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.02 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.02 and 277.94 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.02 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.02 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.02 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 230,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,138.49/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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