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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 835.71 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 835.71 and 264.94 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 835.71 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/835.71 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 835.71 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 221,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,413.01/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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