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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 828.18 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 828.18 and 360.12 is: 540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 828.18 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/828.18 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 828.18 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 298,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,244.18/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.18

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