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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 828.90 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 828.90 and 278.70 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 828.90 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/828.90 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 828.90 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 231,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,014.43/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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