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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 836.88 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 836.88 and 265.22 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 836.88 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/836.88 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 836.88 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 221,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,958.41/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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