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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 831.73 and 280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 831.73 and 280.43 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 831.73 = 280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/831.73 = 280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 831.73 × 280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 233,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,240.83/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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