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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.84, 829.72 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.84, 829.72 and 279.92 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.84 : 829.72 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.84/829.72 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.84x = 829.72 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.84x = 232,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,255.22/553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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