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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.99, 828 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.99, 828 and 292.45 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.99 : 828 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.99/828 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.99x = 828 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.99x = 242,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,148.60/552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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