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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 831.57 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 831.57 and 280.32 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 831.57 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/831.57 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 831.57 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 233,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,103.87/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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