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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.09, 835.62 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.09, 835.62 and 264.50 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.09 : 835.62 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.09/835.62 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.09x = 835.62 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.09x = 221,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,017.31/557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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