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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.70, 834.07 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.70, 834.07 and 281.99 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.70 : 834.07 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.70/834.07 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.70x = 834.07 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.70x = 235,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,193.82/555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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