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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.37, 833.08 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.37, 833.08 and 281.13 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.37 : 833.08 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.37/833.08 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.37x = 833.08 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.37x = 234,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,203.78/555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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