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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 836.16 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 836.16 and 283.68 is: 425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 836.16 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/836.16 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 836.16 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 237,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,201.87/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.64

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