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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 832.60 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 832.60 and 281.16 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 832.60 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/832.60 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 832.60 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 234,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,093.82/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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