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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.42 and 280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.42 and 280.66 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.42 = 280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.42 = 280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.42 × 280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 233,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,346.34/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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