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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 827.61 and 415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 827.61 and 415.22 is: 622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 827.61 = 415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/827.61 = 415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 827.61 × 415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 343,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,636.09/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.17

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