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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 827.37 and 278.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 827.37 and 278.21 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 827.37 = 278.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/827.37 = 278.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 827.37 × 278.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 230,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,177.08/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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