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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 836.03 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 836.03 and 264.80 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 836.03 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/836.03 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 836.03 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 221,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,375.24/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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