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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 832.77 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 832.77 and 281.76 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 832.77 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/832.77 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 832.77 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 234,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,641.28/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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