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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 828.56 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.76, 828.56 and 274.52 is: 411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.76 : 828.56 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.76/828.56 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.76x = 828.56 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.76x = 227,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,456.29/552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.49

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