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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 828.24 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 828.24 and 357.10 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 828.24 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/828.24 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 828.24 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 295,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,762.72/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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