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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.56, 836.57 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.56, 836.57 and 283.50 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.56 : 836.57 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.56/836.57 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.56x = 836.57 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.56x = 237,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,167.60/557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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