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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.29, 836.45 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.29, 836.45 and 283.57 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.29 : 836.45 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.29/836.45 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.29x = 836.45 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.29x = 237,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,192.13/557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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