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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 836.97 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 836.97 and 284.04 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 836.97 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/836.97 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 836.97 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 237,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,732.96/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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