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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 833.40 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 833.40 and 281.88 is: 422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 833.40 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/833.40 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 833.40 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 234,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,918.79/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.43

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