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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 831.57 and 280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 831.57 and 280.41 is: 420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 831.57 = 280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/831.57 = 280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 831.57 × 280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 233,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,180.54/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.37

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