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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 830.60 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 830.60 and 280.37 is: 420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 830.60 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/830.60 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 830.60 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 232,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,875.32/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.20

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