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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.93, 828.51 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.93, 828.51 and 292.92 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.93 : 828.51 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.93/828.51 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.93x = 828.51 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.93x = 242,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,687.15/552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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