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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.27, 828.40 and 278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.27, 828.40 and 278.29 is: 417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.27 : 828.40 = 278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.27/828.40 = 278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.27x = 828.40 × 278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.27x = 230,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,536.30/552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.43

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