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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 835.41 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 835.41 and 264.75 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 835.41 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/835.41 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 835.41 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 221,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,177.36/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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