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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 828.56 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 828.56 and 187.08 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 828.56 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/828.56 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 828.56 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 155,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,004.37/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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