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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 828.60 and 357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.76, 828.60 and 357.55 is: 535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.76 : 828.60 = 357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.76/828.60 = 357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.76x = 828.60 × 357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.76x = 296,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,265.93/552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.98

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