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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.77, 832.68 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.77, 832.68 and 281.06 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.77 : 832.68 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.77/832.68 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.77x = 832.68 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.77x = 234,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,030.83/554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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