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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 830.88 and 279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 830.88 and 279.78 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 830.88 = 279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/830.88 = 279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 830.88 × 279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 232,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,463.61/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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