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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 837.60 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 837.60 and 284.19 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 837.60 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/837.60 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 837.60 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 238,037.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,037.54/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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