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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 829.31 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 829.31 and 293.45 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 829.31 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/829.31 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 829.31 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 243,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,355.41/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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