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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 828.67 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 828.67 and 292.89 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 828.67 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/828.67 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 828.67 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 242,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,709.16/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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