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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.61, 833.13 and 280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.61, 833.13 and 280.63 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.61 : 833.13 = 280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.61/833.13 = 280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.61x = 833.13 × 280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.61x = 233,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,801.27/554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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