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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 826.56 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 826.56 and 307.98 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 826.56 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/826.56 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 826.56 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 254,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,563.95/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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