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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.63, 830.31 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.63, 830.31 and 358.02 is: 537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.63 : 830.31 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.63/830.31 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.63x = 830.31 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.63x = 297,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,267.59/552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.91

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