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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 829.94 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 829.94 and 279.45 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 829.94 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/829.94 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 829.94 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 231,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,925.34/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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