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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 826.75 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 826.75 and 368.92 is: 552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 826.75 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/826.75 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 826.75 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 305,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,004.61/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.42

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