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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.35, 828.53 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.35, 828.53 and 187.17 is: 280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.35 : 828.53 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.35/828.53 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.35x = 828.53 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.35x = 155,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,075.02/552.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.76

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