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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 834.22 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 834.22 and 552.40 is: 834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 834.22 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/834.22 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 834.22 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 460,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,823.13/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.22

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