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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.38, 836.16 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.38, 836.16 and 283.36 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.38 : 836.16 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.38/836.16 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.38x = 836.16 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.38x = 236,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,934.30/557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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