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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 828.66 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 828.66 and 278.84 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 828.66 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/828.66 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 828.66 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 231,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,063.55/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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