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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 828.38 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 828.38 and 310.32 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 828.38 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/828.38 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 828.38 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 257,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,062.88/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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