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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.38, 826.76 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.38, 826.76 and 406.09 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 826.76 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/826.76 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 826.76 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 335,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,738.95/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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