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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 832.71 and 281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 832.71 and 281.09 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 832.71 = 281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/832.71 = 281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 832.71 × 281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 234,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,060.88/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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