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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.78, 835.11 and 282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.78, 835.11 and 282.53 is: 423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.78 : 835.11 = 282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.78/835.11 = 282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.78x = 835.11 × 282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.78x = 235,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,939.45/557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.00

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