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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 828.65 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 828.65 and 292.28 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 828.65 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/828.65 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 828.65 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 242,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,192.22/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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