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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.27, 829.01 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.27, 829.01 and 376.70 is: 565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.27 : 829.01 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.27/829.01 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.27x = 829.01 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.27x = 312,289.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,289.53/552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.47

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