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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 827.48 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 827.48 and 292.47 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 827.48 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/827.48 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 827.48 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 242,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,011.61/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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