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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.09, 832.68 and 281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.09, 832.68 and 281.01 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.09 : 832.68 = 281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.09/832.68 = 281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.09x = 832.68 × 281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.09x = 233,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,991.41/555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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