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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 827.57 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 827.57 and 378.27 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 827.57 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/827.57 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 827.57 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 313,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,045.85/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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