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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 828.23 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 828.23 and 259.72 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 828.23 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/828.23 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 828.23 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 215,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,107.90/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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