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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.99, 829.50 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.99, 829.50 and 279.10 is: 418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.99 : 829.50 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.99/829.50 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.99x = 829.50 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.99x = 231,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,513.45/552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.66

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