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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 828.72 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 828.72 and 409.20 is: 613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 828.72 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/828.72 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 828.72 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 339,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,112.22/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.40

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