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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 829.92 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 829.92 and 279.52 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 829.92 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/829.92 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 829.92 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 231,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,979.24/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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