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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 827.72 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 827.72 and 378.88 is: 567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 827.72 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/827.72 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 827.72 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 313,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,606.55/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.18

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