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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 834.93 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 834.93 and 282.79 is: 424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 834.93 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/834.93 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 834.93 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 236,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,111.69/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.10

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