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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 836.05 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 836.05 and 283.48 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 836.05 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/836.05 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 836.05 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 237,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,003.45/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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