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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 828 and 278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 828 and 278.14 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 828 = 278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/828 = 278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 828 × 278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 230,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,299.92/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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