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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.39, 829.08 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.39, 829.08 and 278.64 is: 418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.39 : 829.08 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.39/829.08 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.39x = 829.08 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.39x = 231,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,014.85/552.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.21

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