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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 836.52 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 836.52 and 283.79 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 836.52 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/836.52 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 836.52 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 237,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,396.01/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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