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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 831.60 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 831.60 and 280.56 is: 421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 831.60 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/831.60 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 831.60 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 233,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,313.70/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.02

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