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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 827.34 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 827.34 and 389.32 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 827.34 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/827.34 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 827.34 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 322,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,100.01/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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