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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 836.65 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 836.65 and 265.49 is: 398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 836.65 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/836.65 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 836.65 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 222,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,124.71/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.20

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