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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 829.11 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 829.11 and 416.70 is: 625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 829.11 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/829.11 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 829.11 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 345,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,490.14/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.00

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