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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 829.50 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 829.50 and 279.14 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 829.50 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/829.50 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 829.50 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 231,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,546.63/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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