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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 833.10 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 833.10 and 281.86 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 833.10 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/833.10 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 833.10 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 234,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,817.57/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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