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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.17, 835.61 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.17, 835.61 and 264.66 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.17 : 835.61 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.17/835.61 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.17x = 835.61 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.17x = 221,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,152.54/557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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