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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 833.59 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 833.59 and 278.16 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 833.59 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/833.59 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 833.59 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 231,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,871.39/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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