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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.77, 829.35 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.77, 829.35 and 368.42 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.77 : 829.35 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.77/829.35 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.77x = 829.35 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.77x = 305,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,544.98/552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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