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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.68, 829.38 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.68, 829.38 and 379.26 is: 569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.68 : 829.38 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.68/829.38 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.68x = 829.38 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.68x = 314,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,550.66/552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.14

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