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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 833.32 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 833.32 and 281.49 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 833.32 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/833.32 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 833.32 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 234,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,565.67/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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