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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.51, 828.51 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.51, 828.51 and 278.55 is: 417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.51 : 828.51 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.51/828.51 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.51x = 828.51 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.51x = 230,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,781.46/552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.70

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