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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.98, 833.90 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.98, 833.90 and 282.49 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.98 : 833.90 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.98/833.90 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.98x = 833.90 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.98x = 235,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,564.91/556.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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