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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.84, 831.96 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.84, 831.96 and 280.76 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.84 : 831.96 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.84/831.96 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.84x = 831.96 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.84x = 233,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,581.09/554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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