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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.05, 833.50 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.05, 833.50 and 281.30 is: 421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.05 : 833.50 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.05/833.50 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.05x = 833.50 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.05x = 234,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,465.98/556.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.67

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