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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 827.64 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 827.64 and 278.01 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 827.64 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/827.64 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 827.64 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 230,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,090.65/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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