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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 829.50 and 492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 829.50 and 492.52 is: 738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 829.50 = 492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/829.50 = 492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 829.50 × 492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 408,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,545.34/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.78

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