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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.65, 833.29 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.65, 833.29 and 281.57 is: 422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.65 : 833.29 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.65/833.29 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.65x = 833.29 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.65x = 234,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,629.47/555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.26

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