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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.14, 834.74 and 282.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.14, 834.74 and 282.43 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.14 : 834.74 = 282.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.14/834.74 = 282.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.14x = 834.74 × 282.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.14x = 235,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,754.21/556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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