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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 828.60 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 828.60 and 292.30 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 828.60 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/828.60 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 828.60 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 242,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,199.78/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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