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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 836.78 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 836.78 and 265.16 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 836.78 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/836.78 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 836.78 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 221,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,880.58/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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