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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 828.22 and 427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 828.22 and 427.23 is: 640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 828.22 = 427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/828.22 = 427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 828.22 × 427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 353,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,840.43/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.60

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