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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.47, 835.63 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.47, 835.63 and 283.41 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.47 : 835.63 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.47/835.63 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.47x = 835.63 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.47x = 236,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,825.19/557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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