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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 837.24 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 837.24 and 284.10 is: 426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 837.24 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/837.24 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 837.24 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 237,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,854.28/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.40

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