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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 831.06 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 831.06 and 280.67 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 831.06 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/831.06 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 831.06 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 233,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,249.45/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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