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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 830.76 and 279.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 830.76 and 279.95 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 830.76 = 279.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/830.76 = 279.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 830.76 × 279.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 232,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,571.26/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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