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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.84, 833.70 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.84, 833.70 and 282.34 is: 422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.84 : 833.70 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.84/833.70 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.84x = 833.70 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.84x = 235,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,386.86/556.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.72

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