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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 833.36 and 282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 833.36 and 282.31 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 833.36 = 282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/833.36 = 282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 833.36 × 282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 235,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,264.48/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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