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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 831.36 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 831.36 and 417.28 is: 626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 831.36 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/831.36 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 831.36 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 346,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,909.90/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.24

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