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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 832.66 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 832.66 and 281.46 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 832.66 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/832.66 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 832.66 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 234,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,360.48/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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