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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 831.90 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 831.90 and 280.55 is: 421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 831.90 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/831.90 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 831.90 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 233,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,385.39/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.08

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