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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.23, 836.33 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.23, 836.33 and 283.47 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.23 : 836.33 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.23/836.33 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.23x = 836.33 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.23x = 237,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,074.47/557.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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