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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.40, 835.11 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.40, 835.11 and 282.68 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.40 : 835.11 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.40/835.11 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.40x = 835.11 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.40x = 236,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,064.72/556.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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