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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.95, 834.27 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.95, 834.27 and 281.89 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.95 : 834.27 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.95/834.27 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.95x = 834.27 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.95x = 235,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,172.37/555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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