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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.90, 836.85 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.90, 836.85 and 265.53 is: 398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.90 : 836.85 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.90/836.85 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.90x = 836.85 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.90x = 222,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,208.78/557.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.30

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