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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 836.08 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 836.08 and 283.26 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 836.08 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/836.08 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 836.08 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 236,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,828.02/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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