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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 828.31 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 828.31 and 367.72 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 828.31 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/828.31 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 828.31 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 304,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,586.15/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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