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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.27, 826.86 and 413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.27, 826.86 and 413.16 is: 618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.27 : 826.86 = 413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.27/826.86 = 413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.27x = 826.86 × 413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.27x = 341,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,625.48/552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.58

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