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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 831.47 and 280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 831.47 and 280.25 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 831.47 = 280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/831.47 = 280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 831.47 × 280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 233,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,020.85/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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