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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.77, 829.19 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.77, 829.19 and 293.02 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.77 : 829.19 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.77/829.19 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.77x = 829.19 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.77x = 242,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,966.27/552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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