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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 833.76 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 833.76 and 281.46 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 833.76 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/833.76 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 833.76 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 234,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,670.09/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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