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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 832.29 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 832.29 and 280.80 is: 421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 832.29 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/832.29 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 832.29 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 233,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,707.03/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.46

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