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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.89, 836.37 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.89, 836.37 and 265.23 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.89 : 836.37 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.89/836.37 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.89x = 836.37 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.89x = 221,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,830.42/557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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