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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 828.32 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 828.32 and 296 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 828.32 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/828.32 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 828.32 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 245,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,182.72/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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