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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 834.87 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 834.87 and 283.01 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 834.87 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/834.87 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 834.87 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 236,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,276.56/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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