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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 827.37 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 827.37 and 308.08 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 827.37 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/827.37 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 827.37 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 254,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,896.15/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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