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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.64, 833.41 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.64, 833.41 and 281.38 is: 421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.64 : 833.41 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.64/833.41 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.64x = 833.41 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.64x = 234,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,504.91/556.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.29

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