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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.71, 835.25 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.71, 835.25 and 268.17 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.71 : 835.25 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.71/835.25 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.71x = 835.25 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.71x = 223,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,987.65/556.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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