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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 828.83 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 828.83 and 369.83 is: 554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 828.83 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/828.83 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 828.83 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 306,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,529.20/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.48

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