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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.30, 834.97 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.30, 834.97 and 282.58 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.30 : 834.97 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.30/834.97 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.30x = 834.97 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.30x = 235,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,945.82/556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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