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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 830.37 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 830.37 and 279.52 is: 419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 830.37 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/830.37 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 830.37 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 232,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,106.06/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.54

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