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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 835.52 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 835.52 and 268.52 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 835.52 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/835.52 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 835.52 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 224,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,348.31/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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