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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.41 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.41 and 360.03 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.41 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.41 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.41 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 298,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,250.65/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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