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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 828.45 and 505.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 828.45 and 505.31 is: 757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 828.45 = 505.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/828.45 = 505.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 828.45 × 505.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 418,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,624.07/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.98

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