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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.84, 830.97 and 276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.84, 830.97 and 276.31 is: 414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.84 : 830.97 = 276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.84/830.97 = 276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.84x = 830.97 × 276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.84x = 229,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,605.32/553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.57

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