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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 834.36 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 834.36 and 282.18 is: 423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 834.36 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/834.36 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 834.36 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 235,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,439.70/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.53

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