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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.13, 828.39 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.13, 828.39 and 292.32 is: 438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.13 : 828.39 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.13/828.39 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.13x = 828.39 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.13x = 242,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,156.06/552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.59

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