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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 827.88 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 827.88 and 210 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 827.88 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/827.88 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 827.88 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 173,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,854.80/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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