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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.61, 834.63 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.61, 834.63 and 281.63 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 834.63 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/834.63 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 834.63 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 235,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,056.85/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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