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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.45, 835.43 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.45, 835.43 and 283.74 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.45 : 835.43 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.45/835.43 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.45x = 835.43 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.45x = 237,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,043.49/557.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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