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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 833.73 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 833.73 and 281.76 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 833.73 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/833.73 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 833.73 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 234,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,914.62/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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