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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.63, 833.96 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.63, 833.96 and 281.92 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.63 : 833.96 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.63/833.96 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.63x = 833.96 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.63x = 235,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,109.61/555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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