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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.57, 836.37 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.57, 836.37 and 283.29 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.57 : 836.37 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.57/836.37 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.57x = 836.37 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.57x = 236,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,935.26/557.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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