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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 835.38 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 835.38 and 264.20 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 835.38 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/835.38 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 835.38 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 220,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,703.22/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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