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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 828.82 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 828.82 and 379.54 is: 569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 828.82 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/828.82 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 828.82 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 314,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,570.34/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.29

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