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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.09, 828.94 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.09, 828.94 and 292.45 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.09 : 828.94 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.09/828.94 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.09x = 828.94 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.09x = 242,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,423.50/553.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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