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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.25, 828.83 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.25, 828.83 and 278.67 is: 417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.25 : 828.83 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.25/828.83 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.25x = 828.83 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.25x = 230,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,970.06/553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.48

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