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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 831.78 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 831.78 and 280.68 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 831.78 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/831.78 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 831.78 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 233,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,464.01/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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