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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 833.38 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 833.38 and 281.66 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 833.38 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/833.38 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 833.38 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 234,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,729.81/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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