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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.46, 829.48 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.46, 829.48 and 278.94 is: 418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.46 : 829.48 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.46/829.48 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.46x = 829.48 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.46x = 231,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,370.31/553.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.05

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