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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.30, 836.18 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.30, 836.18 and 283.46 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.30 : 836.18 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.30/836.18 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.30x = 836.18 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.30x = 237,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,023.58/557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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