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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 829.56 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 829.56 and 492.08 is: 737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 829.56 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/829.56 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 829.56 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 408,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,209.88/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.48

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