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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 833.71 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 833.71 and 281.62 is: 422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 833.71 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/833.71 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 833.71 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 234,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,789.41/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.47

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