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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.78, 834.61 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.78, 834.61 and 268.06 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.78 : 834.61 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.78/834.61 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.78x = 834.61 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.78x = 223,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,725.56/556.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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