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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.53, 833.25 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.53, 833.25 and 281.27 is: 421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.53 : 833.25 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.53/833.25 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.53x = 833.25 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.53x = 234,366.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,366.82/556.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.12

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