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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.45, 835.19 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.45, 835.19 and 282.74 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.45 : 835.19 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.45/835.19 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.45x = 835.19 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.45x = 236,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,137.44/556.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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