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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.99, 836.64 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.99, 836.64 and 265.58 is: 398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.99 : 836.64 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.99/836.64 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.99x = 836.64 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.99x = 222,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,190.67/557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.20

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