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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.43, 829.37 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.43, 829.37 and 370.64 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.43 : 829.37 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.43/829.37 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.43x = 829.37 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.43x = 307,391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,391.70/552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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