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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.19, 833.35 and 281.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.19, 833.35 and 281.71 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.19 : 833.35 = 281.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.19/833.35 = 281.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.19x = 833.35 × 281.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.19x = 234,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,763.03/556.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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