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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 827.10 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 827.10 and 443.40 is: 663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 827.10 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/827.10 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 827.10 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 366,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,736.14/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.75

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