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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.24 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.24 and 295.44 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.24 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.24 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.24 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 244,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,695.23/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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