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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.50, 828.32 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.50, 828.32 and 292.16 is: 438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.50 : 828.32 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.50/828.32 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.50x = 828.32 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.50x = 242,001.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,001.97/552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.01

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