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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 837.15 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 837.15 and 284.04 is: 426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 837.15 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/837.15 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 837.15 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 237,784.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,784.09/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.32

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