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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.34, 835.86 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.34, 835.86 and 283.56 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.34 : 835.86 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.34/835.86 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.34x = 835.86 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.34x = 237,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,016.46/557.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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