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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 830.40 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 830.40 and 360.48 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 830.40 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/830.40 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 830.40 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 299,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,342.59/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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