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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 834.63 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 834.63 and 282.69 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 834.63 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/834.63 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 834.63 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 235,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,941.55/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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