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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 834.86 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 834.86 and 283.02 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 834.86 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/834.86 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 834.86 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 236,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,282.08/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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