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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.26, 832.01 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.26, 832.01 and 281.61 is: 421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.26 : 832.01 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.26/832.01 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.26x = 832.01 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.26x = 234,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,300.93/555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.97

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