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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 832.73 and 516.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 832.73 and 516.10 is: 778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 832.73 = 516.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/832.73 = 516.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 832.73 × 516.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 429,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,771.95/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.43

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