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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.38, 827.33 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.38, 827.33 and 308.36 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 827.33 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/827.33 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 827.33 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 255,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,109.80/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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