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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 832.22 and 280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 832.22 and 280.81 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 832.22 = 280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/832.22 = 280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 832.22 × 280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 233,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,695.70/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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