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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 837.27 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 837.27 and 283.89 is: 426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 837.27 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/837.27 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 837.27 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 237,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,692.58/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.01

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