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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.32, 836.49 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.32, 836.49 and 283.60 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.32 : 836.49 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.32/836.49 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.32x = 836.49 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.32x = 237,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,222.96/557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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