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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.54, 836.16 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.54, 836.16 and 261.08 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.54 : 836.16 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.54/836.16 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.54x = 836.16 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.54x = 218,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,304.65/557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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