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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 828.96 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 828.96 and 358.12 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 828.96 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/828.96 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 828.96 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 296,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,865.75/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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