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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 828.40 and 422.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 828.40 and 422.00 is: 633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 828.40 = 422.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/828.40 = 422.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 828.40 × 422.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 349,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,583.52/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.21

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