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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.87, 833.70 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.87, 833.70 and 282.12 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.87 : 833.70 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.87/833.70 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.87x = 833.70 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.87x = 235,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,203.44/555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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