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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.02, 833.58 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.02, 833.58 and 281.88 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.02 : 833.58 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.02/833.58 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.02x = 833.58 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.02x = 234,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,969.53/556.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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