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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 835.40 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 835.40 and 284.16 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 835.40 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/835.40 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 835.40 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 237,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,387.26/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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