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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.73, 828.65 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.73, 828.65 and 378.87 is: 568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.73 : 828.65 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.73/828.65 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.73x = 828.65 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.73x = 313,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,950.63/552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.00

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