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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 834.24 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 834.24 and 267.28 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 834.24 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/834.24 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 834.24 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 222,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,975.67/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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