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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 828.32 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 828.32 and 278.64 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 828.32 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/828.32 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 828.32 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 230,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,803.08/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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