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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.76, 830.60 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.76, 830.60 and 279.68 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.76 : 830.60 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.76/830.60 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.76x = 830.60 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.76x = 232,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,302.21/553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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