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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 828.12 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 828.12 and 308.40 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 828.12 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/828.12 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 828.12 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 255,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,390.67/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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