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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 832.98 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 832.98 and 281.40 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 832.98 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/832.98 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 832.98 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 234,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,400.57/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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