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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.67, 829.40 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.67, 829.40 and 219.17 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.67 : 829.40 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.67/829.40 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.67x = 829.40 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.67x = 181,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,778.62/552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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