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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 835.74 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 835.74 and 267.72 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 835.74 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/835.74 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 835.74 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 223,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,744.31/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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