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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 828.00 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 828.00 and 291.97 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 828.00 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/828.00 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 828.00 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 241,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,753.29/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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