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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.53, 834.74 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.53, 834.74 and 283.03 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.53 : 834.74 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.53/834.74 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.53x = 834.74 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.53x = 236,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,254.02/557.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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