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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 826.40 and 307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 826.40 and 307.95 is: 461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 826.40 = 307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/826.40 = 307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 826.40 × 307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 254,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,488.34/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.00

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