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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.49, 836.75 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.49, 836.75 and 265.17 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.49 : 836.75 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.49/836.75 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.49x = 836.75 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.49x = 221,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,881.00/557.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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