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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.85, 836.78 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.85, 836.78 and 265.38 is: 398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.85 : 836.78 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.85/836.78 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.85x = 836.78 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.85x = 222,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,065.84/557.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.07

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