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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 764.24 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 764.24 and 421.61 is: 582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 764.24 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/764.24 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 764.24 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 322,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,205.30/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.83

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