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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.54, 828.72 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.54, 828.72 and 187.32 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.54 : 828.72 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.54/828.72 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.54x = 828.72 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.54x = 155,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,235.83/552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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