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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 828.74 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 828.74 and 187.37 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 828.74 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/828.74 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 828.74 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 155,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,275.93/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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