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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 831.93 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 831.93 and 280.56 is: 421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 831.93 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/831.93 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 831.93 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 233,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,406.28/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.10

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