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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 832.04 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 832.04 and 280.60 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 832.04 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/832.04 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 832.04 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 233,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,467.99/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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