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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 828.77 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 828.77 and 279.08 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 828.77 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/828.77 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 828.77 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 231,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,287.59/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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