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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 834.96 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 834.96 and 268.32 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 834.96 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/834.96 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 834.96 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 224,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,036.47/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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