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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 828.96 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 828.96 and 309.52 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 828.96 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/828.96 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 828.96 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 256,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,579.70/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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