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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 826.38 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 826.38 and 406.32 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 826.38 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/826.38 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 826.38 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 335,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,774.72/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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