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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.59, 828.19 and 278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.59, 828.19 and 278.53 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.59 : 828.19 = 278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.59/828.19 = 278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.59x = 828.19 × 278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.59x = 230,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,671.62/552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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