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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.01, 829.36 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.01, 829.36 and 275.25 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.01 : 829.36 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.01/829.36 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.01x = 829.36 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.01x = 228,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,279.96/553.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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