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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.26, 833.70 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.26, 833.70 and 282.42 is: 423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.26 : 833.70 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.26/833.70 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.26x = 833.70 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.26x = 235,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,453.55/556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.28

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