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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 833.94 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 833.94 and 281.94 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 833.94 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/833.94 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 833.94 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 235,121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,121.04/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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