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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 831.29 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 831.29 and 280.65 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 831.29 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/831.29 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 831.29 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 233,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,301.54/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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