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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.79, 836.14 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.79, 836.14 and 284.01 is: 425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.79 : 836.14 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.79/836.14 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.79x = 836.14 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.79x = 237,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,472.12/557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.74

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