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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 835.86 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 835.86 and 283.32 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 835.86 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/835.86 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 835.86 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 236,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,815.86/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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