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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.49, 830.41 and 279.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.49, 830.41 and 279.49 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.49 : 830.41 = 279.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.49/830.41 = 279.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.49x = 830.41 × 279.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.49x = 232,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,091.29/553.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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