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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.57, 835.88 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.57, 835.88 and 264.92 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.57 : 835.88 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.57/835.88 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.57x = 835.88 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.57x = 221,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,435.83/557.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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