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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 834.90 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 834.90 and 282.50 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 834.90 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/834.90 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 834.90 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 235,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,855.08/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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