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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.95, 837.51 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.95, 837.51 and 283.96 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.95 : 837.51 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.95/837.51 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.95x = 837.51 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.95x = 237,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,819.34/557.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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