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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.01, 827.97 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.01, 827.97 and 292 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.01 : 827.97 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.01/827.97 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.01x = 827.97 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.01x = 241,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,767.24/552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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