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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.64, 830.66 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.64, 830.66 and 279.86 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.64 : 830.66 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.64/830.66 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.64x = 830.66 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.64x = 232,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,462.96/553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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