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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.68, 828.54 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.68, 828.54 and 369.98 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.68 : 828.54 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.68/828.54 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.68x = 828.54 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.68x = 306,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,543.23/552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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