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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.50, 831.75 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.50, 831.75 and 280.54 is: 420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.50 : 831.75 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.50/831.75 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.50x = 831.75 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.50x = 233,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,339.15/554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.81

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