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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 829.28 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 829.28 and 292.87 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 829.28 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/829.28 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 829.28 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 242,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,871.23/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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