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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.78, 835.92 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.78, 835.92 and 264.87 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.78 : 835.92 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.78/835.92 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.78x = 835.92 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.78x = 221,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,410.13/557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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