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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 833.80 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 833.80 and 281.68 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 833.80 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/833.80 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 833.80 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 234,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,864.78/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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