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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.19, 835.74 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.19, 835.74 and 283.23 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.19 : 835.74 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.19/835.74 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.19x = 835.74 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.19x = 236,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,706.64/557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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