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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 828.03 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 828.03 and 378.56 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 828.03 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/828.03 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 828.03 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 313,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,459.04/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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