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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 828.95 and 278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 828.95 and 278.75 is: 418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 828.95 = 278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/828.95 = 278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 828.95 × 278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 231,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,064.27/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.23

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