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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.70, 830.35 and 279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.70, 830.35 and 279.70 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.70 : 830.35 = 279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.70/830.35 = 279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.70x = 830.35 × 279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.70x = 232,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,248.90/553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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