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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 831.68 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 831.68 and 280.20 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 831.68 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/831.68 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 831.68 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 233,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,036.74/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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