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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 836.44 and 264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 836.44 and 264.97 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 836.44 = 264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/836.44 = 264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 836.44 × 264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 221,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,627.32/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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