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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.25, 828.75 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.25, 828.75 and 379.08 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.25 : 828.75 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.25/828.75 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.25x = 828.75 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.25x = 314,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,161.84/552.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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