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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.36, 829.97 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.36, 829.97 and 279.33 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.36 : 829.97 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.36/829.97 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.36x = 829.97 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.36x = 231,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,834.12/553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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