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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.28, 833.82 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.28, 833.82 and 281.99 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.28 : 833.82 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.28/833.82 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.28x = 833.82 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.28x = 235,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,128.90/556.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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