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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.62, 833.73 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.62, 833.73 and 282.06 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.62 : 833.73 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.62/833.73 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.62x = 833.73 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.62x = 235,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,161.88/556.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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