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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 827.58 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 827.58 and 308.92 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 827.58 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/827.58 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 827.58 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 255,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,656.01/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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