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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.59, 832.40 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.59, 832.40 and 280.88 is: 421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.59 : 832.40 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.59/832.40 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.59x = 832.40 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.59x = 233,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,798.95/554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.57

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