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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 828.75 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 828.75 and 379.02 is: 568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 828.75 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/828.75 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 828.75 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 314,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,112.83/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.24

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