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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.98, 829.48 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.98, 829.48 and 278.80 is: 418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.98 : 829.48 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.98/829.48 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.98x = 829.48 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.98x = 231,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,259.02/552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.21

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