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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.05, 828.86 and 278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.05, 828.86 and 278.99 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.05 : 828.86 = 278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.05/828.86 = 278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.05x = 828.86 × 278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.05x = 231,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,246.67/553.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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