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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.46, 835.10 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.46, 835.10 and 268.10 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.46 : 835.10 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.46/835.10 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.46x = 835.10 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.46x = 223,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,890.31/556.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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