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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.11, 835.35 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.11, 835.35 and 260.30 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.11 : 835.35 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.11/835.35 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.11x = 835.35 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.11x = 217,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,441.61/557.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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