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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 832.29 and 280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 832.29 and 280.63 is: 420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 832.29 = 280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/832.29 = 280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 832.29 × 280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 233,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,564.84/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.17

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