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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.86, 836.46 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.86, 836.46 and 265.44 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.86 : 836.46 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.86/836.46 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.86x = 836.46 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.86x = 222,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,029.94/557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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