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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.40, 835.36 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.40, 835.36 and 282.68 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.40 : 835.36 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.40/835.36 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.40x = 835.36 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.40x = 236,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,138.87/556.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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