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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 827.54 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 827.54 and 367.35 is: 549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 827.54 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/827.54 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 827.54 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 303,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,999.81/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.85

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