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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 829.47 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 829.47 and 293.12 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 829.47 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/829.47 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 829.47 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 243,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,136.32/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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