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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 834.29 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 834.29 and 282.08 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 834.29 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/834.29 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 834.29 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 235,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,330.94/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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