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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.43, 828.67 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.43, 828.67 and 278.20 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.43 : 828.67 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.43/828.67 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.43x = 828.67 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.43x = 230,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,533.76/552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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