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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.12, 829.13 and 278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.12, 829.13 and 278.93 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.12 : 829.13 = 278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.12/829.13 = 278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.12x = 829.13 × 278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.12x = 231,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,269.23/553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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