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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.69, 830.38 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.69, 830.38 and 279.65 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.69 : 830.38 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.69/830.38 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.69x = 830.38 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.69x = 232,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,216.88/553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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