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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 828.52 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 828.52 and 278.90 is: 418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 828.52 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/828.52 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 828.52 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 231,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,076.39/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.15

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