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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 827.46 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 827.46 and 359.52 is: 538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 827.46 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/827.46 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 827.46 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 297,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,488.42/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.46

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