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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.87, 835.85 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.87, 835.85 and 268.51 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.87 : 835.85 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.87/835.85 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.87x = 835.85 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.87x = 224,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,434.08/556.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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