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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.45, 828.73 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.45, 828.73 and 187.24 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 828.73 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/828.73 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 828.73 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 155,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,171.41/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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