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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.23, 835.72 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.23, 835.72 and 264.73 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.23 : 835.72 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.23/835.72 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.23x = 835.72 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.23x = 221,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,240.16/557.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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