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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 835.66 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 835.66 and 283.39 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 835.66 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/835.66 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 835.66 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 236,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,817.69/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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