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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.62, 830.02 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.62, 830.02 and 279.90 is: 419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.62 : 830.02 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.62/830.02 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.62x = 830.02 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.62x = 232,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,322.60/553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.64

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