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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.38, 836.05 and 265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.38, 836.05 and 265.09 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.38 : 836.05 = 265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.38/836.05 = 265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.38x = 836.05 × 265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.38x = 221,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,625.24/557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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