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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.77, 832.27 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.77, 832.27 and 281.99 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.77 : 832.27 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.77/832.27 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.77x = 832.27 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.77x = 234,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,691.82/555.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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