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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.12, 835.73 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.12, 835.73 and 283.21 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.12 : 835.73 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.12/835.73 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.12x = 835.73 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.12x = 236,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,687.09/557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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