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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 828.98 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 828.98 and 368.16 is: 552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 828.98 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/828.98 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 828.98 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 305,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,195.44/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.37

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