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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.95, 828.68 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.95, 828.68 and 279.23 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.95 : 828.68 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.95/828.68 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.95x = 828.68 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.95x = 231,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,392.99/552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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