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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.73, 830.73 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.73, 830.73 and 279.81 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.73 : 830.73 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.73/830.73 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.73x = 830.73 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.73x = 232,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,446.56/553.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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