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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.61, 832.43 and 280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.61, 832.43 and 280.90 is: 421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.61 : 832.43 = 280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.61/832.43 = 280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.61x = 832.43 × 280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.61x = 233,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,828.21/554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.61

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