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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.75, 829.46 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.75, 829.46 and 292.94 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.75 : 829.46 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.75/829.46 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.75x = 829.46 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.75x = 242,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,976.40/552.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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