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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 835.97 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 835.97 and 283.20 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 835.97 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/835.97 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 835.97 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 236,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,745.29/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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