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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.79, 832.70 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.79, 832.70 and 281.07 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.79 : 832.70 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.79/832.70 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.79x = 832.70 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.79x = 234,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,045.58/554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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