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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 835.17 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 835.17 and 282.72 is: 424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 835.17 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/835.17 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 835.17 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 236,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,119.26/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.34

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