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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 827.52 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 827.52 and 369.28 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 827.52 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/827.52 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 827.52 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 305,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,586.59/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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