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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 828.50 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 828.50 and 308.66 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 828.50 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/828.50 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 828.50 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 255,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,719.12/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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