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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.27, 836.10 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.27, 836.10 and 264.86 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.27 : 836.10 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.27/836.10 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.27x = 836.10 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.27x = 221,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,445.27/557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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