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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 828.91 and 278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 828.91 and 278.35 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 828.91 = 278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/828.91 = 278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 828.91 × 278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 230,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,722.95/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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