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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.29, 834.62 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.29, 834.62 and 282.70 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.29 : 834.62 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.29/834.62 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.29x = 834.62 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.29x = 235,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,943.57/557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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