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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 829.14 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.76, 829.14 and 437.08 is: 655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.76 : 829.14 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.76/829.14 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.76x = 829.14 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.76x = 362,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,400.51/552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.62

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