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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.73, 836.57 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.73, 836.57 and 265.37 is: 398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.73 : 836.57 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.73/836.57 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.73x = 836.57 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.73x = 222,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,003.34/557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.05

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