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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 829.02 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 829.02 and 278.50 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 829.02 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/829.02 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 829.02 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 230,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,876.53/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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