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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.32, 836 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.32, 836 and 282.64 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.32 : 836 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.32/836 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.32x = 836 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.32x = 236,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,287.04/557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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