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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 829.07 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 829.07 and 278.62 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 829.07 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/829.07 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 829.07 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 230,994.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,994.11/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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