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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 833.34 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 833.34 and 281.50 is: 422.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 833.34 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/833.34 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 833.34 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 234,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,587.31/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.51

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