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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.49, 836.66 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.49, 836.66 and 283.82 is: 425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.49 : 836.66 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.49/836.66 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.49x = 836.66 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.49x = 237,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,457.37/557.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.94

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