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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.34, 828.31 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.34, 828.31 and 187.03 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.34 : 828.31 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.34/828.31 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.34x = 828.31 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.34x = 154,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,918.82/552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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