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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.89, 829.32 and 278.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.89, 829.32 and 278.79 is: 418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.89 : 829.32 = 278.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.89/829.32 = 278.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.89x = 829.32 × 278.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.89x = 231,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,206.12/552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.18

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