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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 827.58 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 827.58 and 423.68 is: 634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 827.58 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/827.58 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 827.58 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 350,629.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,629.09/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.97

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