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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 828.59 and 279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 828.59 and 279.17 is: 418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 828.59 = 279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/828.59 = 279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 828.59 × 279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 231,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,316.07/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.37

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