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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.01, 828.83 and 279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.01, 828.83 and 279.17 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.01 : 828.83 = 279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.01/828.83 = 279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.01x = 828.83 × 279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.01x = 231,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,383.08/553.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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