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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.78, 832.80 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.78, 832.80 and 281.18 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.78 : 832.80 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.78/832.80 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.78x = 832.80 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.78x = 234,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,166.70/554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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