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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 829.92 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 829.92 and 416.16 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 829.92 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/829.92 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 829.92 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 345,379.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,379.51/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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