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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 829.01 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 829.01 and 305.12 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 829.01 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/829.01 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 829.01 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 252,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,948.08/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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