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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.25, 828.50 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.25, 828.50 and 309.26 is: 463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.25 : 828.50 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.25/828.50 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.25x = 828.50 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.25x = 256,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,222.71/553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.13

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