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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.54, 827.60 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.54, 827.60 and 406.55 is: 608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.54 : 827.60 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.54/827.60 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.54x = 827.60 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.54x = 336,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,460.78/552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.93

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