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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.79, 835.19 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.79, 835.19 and 268.43 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.79 : 835.19 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.79/835.19 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.79x = 835.19 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.79x = 224,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,184.53/556.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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