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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 836.71 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 836.71 and 283.75 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 836.71 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/836.71 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 836.71 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 237,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,415.75/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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