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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.25, 830.90 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.25, 830.90 and 280.17 is: 420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 830.90 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/830.90 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 830.90 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 232,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,791.85/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.01

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