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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 828.72 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 828.72 and 379.59 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 828.72 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/828.72 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 828.72 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 314,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,573.82/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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