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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 833.52 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 833.52 and 281.92 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 833.52 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/833.52 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 833.52 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 234,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,985.96/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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