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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.73, 833.79 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.73, 833.79 and 281.59 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.73 : 833.79 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.73/833.79 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.73x = 833.79 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.73x = 234,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,786.93/555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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