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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.68, 834.35 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.68, 834.35 and 264 is: 395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.68 : 834.35 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.68/834.35 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.68x = 834.35 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.68x = 220,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,267.08/556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.68

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