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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 830.64 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 830.64 and 280.32 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 830.64 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/830.64 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 830.64 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 232,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,845.00/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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