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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.56, 828.36 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.56, 828.36 and 369.44 is: 553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.56 : 828.36 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.56/828.36 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.56x = 828.36 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.56x = 306,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,029.32/552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.84

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