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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.51, 828.08 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.51, 828.08 and 278.67 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.51 : 828.08 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.51/828.08 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.51x = 828.08 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.51x = 230,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,759.66/552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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