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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.55, 836.33 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.55, 836.33 and 283.77 is: 425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.55 : 836.33 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.55/836.33 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.55x = 836.33 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.55x = 237,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,323.95/557.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.66

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