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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.42, 836.10 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.42, 836.10 and 264.83 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.42 : 836.10 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.42/836.10 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.42x = 836.10 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.42x = 221,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,420.18/557.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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