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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.21, 831.83 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.21, 831.83 and 280.50 is: 421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.21 : 831.83 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.21/831.83 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.21x = 831.83 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.21x = 233,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,325.90/554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.00

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