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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 835.02 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 835.02 and 283.22 is: 424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 835.02 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/835.02 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 835.02 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 236,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,490.19/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.03

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