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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.15, 828.96 and 279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.15, 828.96 and 279.42 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.15 : 828.96 = 279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.15/828.96 = 279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.15x = 828.96 × 279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.15x = 231,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,628.00/553.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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