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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 836.68 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 836.68 and 283.76 is: 425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 836.68 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/836.68 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 836.68 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 237,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,416.32/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.90

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