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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 827.64 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 827.64 and 308.76 is: 462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 827.64 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/827.64 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 827.64 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 255,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,542.13/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.84

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