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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.34, 833.52 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.34, 833.52 and 281.63 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.34 : 833.52 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.34/833.52 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.34x = 833.52 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.34x = 234,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,740.07/555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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