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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 837 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 837 and 280.40 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 837 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/837 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 837 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 234,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,690.62/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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