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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 832.00 and 280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 832.00 and 280.96 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 832.00 = 280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/832.00 = 280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 832.00 × 280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 233,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,753.16/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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