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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 831.58 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 831.58 and 280.26 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 831.58 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/831.58 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 831.58 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 233,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,058.61/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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