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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 831.15 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 831.15 and 281.24 is: 421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 831.15 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/831.15 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 831.15 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 233,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,752.63/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.16

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