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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 829.44 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 829.44 and 495.72 is: 744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 829.44 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/829.44 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 829.44 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 411,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,170.00/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.31

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