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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.38, 828.72 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.38, 828.72 and 491.94 is: 738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 828.72 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/828.72 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 828.72 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 407,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,680.52/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.04

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