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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 827.82 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 827.82 and 278.04 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 827.82 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/827.82 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 827.82 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 230,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,167.07/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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