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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.97, 832.61 and 280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.97, 832.61 and 280.98 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.97 : 832.61 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.97/832.61 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.97x = 832.61 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.97x = 233,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,945.35/554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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