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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.18, 834.92 and 282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.18, 834.92 and 282.86 is: 423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.18 : 834.92 = 282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.18/834.92 = 282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.18x = 834.92 × 282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.18x = 236,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,165.47/557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.86

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