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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.34, 834.63 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.34, 834.63 and 282.58 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.34 : 834.63 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.34/834.63 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.34x = 834.63 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.34x = 235,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,849.75/556.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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