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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.84, 832.38 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.84, 832.38 and 281.08 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.84 : 832.38 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.84/832.38 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.84x = 832.38 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.84x = 233,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,965.37/554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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