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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 828.58 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 828.58 and 292.26 is: 438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 828.58 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/828.58 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 828.58 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 242,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,160.79/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.41

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