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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.18, 831.80 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.18, 831.80 and 280.51 is: 421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.18 : 831.80 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.18/831.80 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.18x = 831.80 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.18x = 233,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,326.84/554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.03

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