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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.26, 835.20 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.26, 835.20 and 283.42 is: 424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.26 : 835.20 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.26/835.20 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.26x = 835.20 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.26x = 236,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,712.38/557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.78

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