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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 828.90 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 828.90 and 309.20 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 828.90 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/828.90 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 828.90 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 256,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,295.88/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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