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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 828.25 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 828.25 and 369.70 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 828.25 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/828.25 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 828.25 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 306,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,204.03/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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