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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 829.08 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 829.08 and 278.92 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 829.08 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/829.08 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 829.08 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 231,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,246.99/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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