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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 828.32 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 828.32 and 187.04 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 828.32 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/828.32 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 828.32 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 154,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,928.97/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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