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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 833.52 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 833.52 and 282.52 is: 423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 833.52 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/833.52 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 833.52 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 235,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,486.07/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.35

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